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Alachua School Calendar 2026-27

Gainesville, Florida Β· Alachua County

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Coming Up

Sat, Oct 24
Magnet Showcase

Students and families can explore the district's many highly-successful career tech and academic magnets. Representatives from the programs, including students and teachers, will share details about each program. There will also be demonstrations and hands-on activities. More information at alachuaschools.net/magnets

Mon, Oct 26
Half-Cent Oversight Committee Meeting

Half-Cent Oversight Committee MeetingOctober 26 @ 4 p.m., Conference Room EAccess the Half-Cent website here

Tue, Oct 27
Literacy Night & Trunk or Treat
Thu, Oct 29
3rd Grade Field Trip to Crossroads Farm and Apiary
Mon, Nov 2
Board Meeting

Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Tue, Nov 3
Board Meeting

Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Full School Calendar 2026-27

137 events

Source

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Half-Cent Oversight Committee Meeting

Access the Half-Cent page here

Tue, Sep 1

Event

Board Meeting

Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Wed, Sep 2

Event

School Board Workshop

Check the published agenda for workshop topics and discussion items.

Thu, Sep 3

Event

AES Open House

AES Open House – Thursday, September 3, 2026Alachua Elementary School families are invited to Open House on Thursday, September 3, 2026.The PTA Meeting and Title I Meeting will begin at 5:30 PM in the Staff Development Room.Open House classroom sessions are:Session 1: 6:00–6:25 PMSession 2: 6:30–6:55 PMFamilies only need to attend one session. Two sessions are offered for convenience and to accommodate families with more than one child.During Open House, families can visit the PTA table in the M Review the open house notice for date, time and program details.

Mon, Sep 7

Holiday

Labor Day

No School - Alachua County Public Schools Check the calendar for holiday observance details.

Wed, Sep 9

Event

School Board Workshop

Check the published agenda for workshop topics and discussion items.

Tue, Sep 15

Event

School Board Meeting

Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Tue, Sep 15

Event

Alachua Elementary DQ Fundraiser!

🍦 Alachua Elementary DQ Fundraiser! 🍦⏰ 2:00–8:00 PMπŸ“ DQ Grill & Chill #7076715993 NW 163rd Ln., Alachua, FL 32615Stop by Dairy Queen for a treat while supporting Alachua Elementary! πŸŠπŸ’šπŸ’›10% of sales will be donated back to our school!πŸ“± Important: Present the flyer or show it on your phone when ordering so AES receives credit for your purchase.

Tue, Sep 15

Event

Board Meeting

Changed due to the TRIM calendar. Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Tue, Sep 15

Event

PH on Final Budget and School Board Meeting

Changed due to the TRIM calendar.

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Key Dates β€” Alachua School Calendar

The last day of school in Alachua is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Day (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 15, 2027 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027).

Last day of school
Fri, May 28, 2027
Thanksgiving Day
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Mon, Mar 15, 2027 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027
Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday - UF Homecoming
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Holiday - Veterans Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Student/Teacher Holiday
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Tue, Nov 24, 2026
Holiday - Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
FLEX DAY (1) Student/Teacher Holiday
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Holiday - Winter (10 weekdays)
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
FLEX DAY (2) Student/Teacher Holiday
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
Fri, Jan 15, 2027
28,749
Students
68
Schools
33 elem Β· 10 mid Β· 20 high
17.3:1
Student-Teacher
1,662 teachers
Pre-K–12
Grades

Quick Facts

423
Avg. School Size
3,742
Total Staff

Contact

Address
620 E UNIVERSITY AVE
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone
(352)955-7300

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
1,662
Total Staff
3,742
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Alachua (68)

F. W. Buchholz High School

Gainesville

High
2,444 studentsGrades 6–1227.2:1 ratio36.25% FRPL

Gainesville High School

Gainesville

High
1,791 studentsGrades 9–1224.5:1 ratio46.73% FRPL

Eastside High School

Gainesville

High
1,231 studentsGrades 9–1224.1:1 ratio55.89% FRPL

Santa Fe High School

Alachua

High
1,151 studentsGrades 9–1226.8:1 ratio46.74% FRPL

Kanapaha Middle School

Gainesville

Middle
1,070 studentsGrades 6–821.8:1 ratio53.36% FRPL

Oak View Middle School

Newberry

Middle
941 studentsGrades 5–821.4:1 ratio48.78% FRPL

High Springs Community School

High Springs

Primary
937 studentsGrades Pre-K–816.7:1 ratio46.21% FRPL

Fort Clarke Middle School

Gainesville

Middle
888 studentsGrades 6–819.7:1 ratio51.58% FRPL

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
869 studentsGrades K–515.8:1 ratio35.33% FRPL

Howard W. Bishop Middle School

Gainesville

Middle
846 studentsGrades 6–822.9:1 ratio57.09% FRPL

Kimball Wiles Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
830 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.3:1 ratio48.07% FRPL

Westwood Middle School

Gainesville

Middle
795 studentsGrades 6–823.4:1 ratio52.58% FRPL

Newberry High School

Newberry

High
750 studentsGrades 9–1226.8:1 ratio49.47% FRPL

Hidden Oak Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
735 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.3:1 ratio36.33% FRPL

Littlewood Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
720 studentsGrades Pre-K–515:1 ratio47.36% FRPL

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
699 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.5:1 ratio34.48% FRPL

Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Gainesville

Middle
697 studentsGrades 6–824.9:1 ratio50.36% FRPL

Newberry Elementary School

Newberry

Primary
645 studentsGrades Pre-K–416.1:1 ratio45.74% FRPL

Myra Terwilliger Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
637 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.8:1 ratio73% FRPL

Idylwild Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
628 studentsGrades Pre-K–516.5:1 ratio74.52% FRPL

William S. Talbot Elementary School School

Gainesville

Primary
627 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.3:1 ratio39.87% FRPL

C. W. Norton Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
539 studentsGrades Pre-K–513.8:1 ratio51.21% FRPL

Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary

Gainesville

Primary
502 studentsGrades K–514.3:1 ratio40.04% FRPL

Hawthorne Middle/High School

Hawthorne

High
492 studentsGrades 6–1232.8:1 ratio70.33% FRPL

Joseph Williams Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
458 studentsGrades K–515.8:1 ratio68.56% FRPL

W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
444 studentsGrades Pre-K–512.7:1 ratio87.16% FRPL

Glen Springs Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
443 studentsGrades K–514.8:1 ratio44.92% FRPL

Archer Elementary

Archer

Primary
431 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.4:1 ratio58.7% FRPL

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
420 studentsGrades Pre-K–515:1 ratio91.19% FRPL

Stephen Foster Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
386 studentsGrades K–512.9:1 ratio65.8% FRPL

A. L. Mebane Middle School

Alachua

Middle
379 studentsGrades 6–822.3:1 ratio59.63% FRPL

W. W. Irby Elementary School

Alachua

Primary
361 studentsGrades Pre-K–212.9:1 ratio66.76% FRPL

Chester Shell Elementary School

Hawthorne

Primary
323 studentsGrades Pre-K–512.9:1 ratio84.52% FRPL

Alachua Elementary School

Alachua

Primary
323 studentsGrades 3–512.4:1 ratio70.28% FRPL

Caring & Sharing Learning School

Gainesville

PrimaryCharter
320 studentsGrades Pre-K–624.6:1 ratio75.94% FRPL

Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School

Gainesville

High
310 studentsGrades 9–1220.7:1 ratio46.45% FRPL

Lake Forest Elementary School

Gainesville

Primary
286 studentsGrades Pre-K–511.4:1 ratio92.66% FRPL

Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.

Micanopy

PrimaryCharter
215 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.3:1 ratio34.88% FRPL

Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)

Gainesville

High
197 studentsGrades 6–12197:1 ratio51.78% FRPL

The One Room School House Project

Gainesville

PrimaryCharter
188 studentsGrades K–617.1:1 ratio70.21% FRPL

North Central Florida Public Charter School

Gainesville

HighCharter
187 studentsGrades 8–1231.2:1 ratio75.94% FRPL

Sidney Lanier Center

Gainesville

Other
165 studentsGrades K–127.5:1 ratio56.36% FRPL

Boulware Springs Charter

Gainesville

PrimaryCharter
158 studentsGrades K–512.2:1 ratio66.46% FRPL

Siatech Mycroschool Inc.

Gainesville

HighCharter
154 studentsGrades 9–12154:1 ratio61.69% FRPL

Resilience Charter School Inc

Gainesville

MiddleCharter
114 studentsGrades 6–819:1 ratio61.4% FRPL

Micanopy Academy

Micanopy

HighCharter
111 studentsGrades 6–1227.8:1 ratio54.05% FRPL

Healthy Learning Academy Charter School

Newberry

PrimaryCharter
108 studentsGrades K–515.4:1 ratio18.52% FRPL

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

Alachua

PrimaryCharter
102 studentsGrades K–517:1 ratio42.16% FRPL

The Einstein School Inc.

Gainesville

MiddleCharter
100 studentsGrades 2–812.5:1 ratio60% FRPL

A.quinn Jones Center

Gainesville

High
91 studentsGrades 6–126.5:1 ratio91.21% FRPL

Constellation Charter School of Gainesville

Waldo

PrimaryCharter
80 studentsGrades 1–811.4:1 ratio55% FRPL

Expressions Learning Arts Academy

Gainesville

PrimaryCharter
78 studentsGrades K–58.7:1 ratio38.46% FRPL

Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology0922

Gainsville

HighCharter
73 studentsGrades 9–1242.47% FRPL

Alachua Learning Academy Middle

Alachua

MiddleCharter
64 studentsGrades 6–816:1 ratio39.06% FRPL

Pace

Gainesville

High
51 studentsGrades 6–1280.39% FRPL

Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center

Gainesville

High
47 studentsGrades 6–1247:1 ratio51.06% FRPL

Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)

Gainesville

Primary
39 studentsGrades Pre-K–535.9% FRPL

Hospital Homebound

Gainesville

Other
28 studentsGrades K–1246.43% FRPL

Amikids

Gainesville

High
26 studentsGrades 6–1288.46% FRPL

Challenge at Alachua Academy

Gainesville

High
25 studentsGrades 6–12

Alachua County Jail

Gainesville

High
0Grades 6–12

Wiles Head Start

Gainesville

0Pre-K

Early Learning Academy at Duval

Gainesville

Primary
0Grades Pre-K–K

Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology9924

Gainesville

HighCharter
0Grades 9–12

Fearnside Family Services Center

Gainesville

0Pre-K

Santa Fe College High School Dual Enrollment

Gainesville

High
0Grades 11–12

Alachua Virtual Instruction Program

Gainesville

Other
0Grades K–12

Scholars for Success

Gainesville

Primary
0Grades 1–5

Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua

The last day of school in Alachua is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.